A TOAST TO CHAMPAIGN!! The Granddaddy of Corvette Shows returns to Central Illinois in 2013. It's Gold happening at The State Farm Center's (Assembly Hall) quadrants on the University of Illinois campus! Visit www.bloomingtongold.com for more details.

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Bloomington Gold in Champaign!

A TOAST TO CHAMPAIGN!! The Granddaddy of Corvette Shows returns to Central Illinois in 2013. It's Gold happening at The State Farm Center's (Assembly Hall) quadrants on the University of Illinois campus! Visit www.bloomingtongold.com for more details.

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2013 Ford County Fair

For more information on this years fair visit www.fordcountyfair.org.

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Vermilion County Fair in Danville

We hope everyone can make it down to our fair this coming week, it's going to be a blast! With talent from all over the county like the High-Flying Pages Act, and the Mutville Comix Dog-Show, it is sure to be a riot! And don't forget, we have Swyears Amusements bringing in a wonderful carnival this year showcasing deals like the All-You-Can-Ride Armband or Dollar-a-Ride Night! Enjoy the grandstand events and Agricultural projects! So come on down to our fair next week in Danville and see what all the buzz is about, where Agriculture and Entertainment Collides - The Vermilion County Fair & Expo. Times may vary, for details visit www.thevermilioncountyfairandexpo.com/

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4th Annual Angels in Heaven Memorial Ride

Join us for a weekend of music, games, and a memorial ride. All proceeds are donated to The Livingston County Operation Snowflake, The Prairie Central Boy's and Girl's Club, and the "Angels in Heaven" Tori and Alec Memorial Fund. For more information, go to www.torinalec.org

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2013 Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival

Don't miss the 2013 Champaign Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival in Downtown Champaign, June 28th from 5PM to Midnight and Saturday, June 29th from Noon to Midnight. BBB will feature 3 stages showcasing featured Blues Bands and singers, such artists as Eric Sardinas, Shirley Johnson, Jerry Lee & the JuJu Kings and Shane Dwight. This street festival also features some the nations top, and award-winning BBQ so it will be hard to go home hungry.This FREE festival takes place just north of the News-Gazette building in Downtown Champaign. The kids area will feature The Scovill Mobile Petting Zoo, Free Inflatable Rides and more! Go to www.bluesbrewsandbbqfest.com for details and the full festival guide.

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Three Ways to Get Here ay Indi Go Artist Co-Op

Indi Go Artist Co-Op is pleased to present “Three Ways to Get Here”, an exhibition featuring works by Phil Strang (paintings on glass), Cecil Bilbo (photography) and Sally Walsh (ceramics and watercolors). Please join us for the opening reception, June 28th (6-9 PM) with Dublin O’Neils supplying food and drinks. Music by John McMahon, and Bruiser and the Javalinas. A Red, white and blue reception will be held July 3rd (6-9 PM) with red, white and blue food and drinks. Music by Cody and the Gateway Drugs. Closing reception: July 6th (6-9 PM) with more food and drinks!

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4th Annual Angels in Heaven Memorial Ride

Join us for a weekend of music, games, and a memorial ride. All proceeds are donated to The Livingston County Operation Snowflake, The Prairie Central Boy's and Girl's Club, and the "Angels in Heaven" Tori and Alec Memorial Fund. For more information, go to www.torinalec.org

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Friday Night Live

Live Friday Night Live is back and better than ever this summer! Every Friday night from 6pm-8pm, downtown Champaign will hold free street side preformaces at three locations: Neil & Church, Neil & Park, and Walnut & Chester. Preformances include an electric mix of music, dance, sidewalk art contests, face painting, ballon art, and art showcases through downtown. For a list of preformances go to www.fnlchampaign.com and it's free!

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Friday Night Live

Friday Night Live is back and better than ever this summer! Every Friday night from 6pm-8pm, downtown Champaign will hold free street side preformaces at three locations: Neil & Church, Neil & Park, and Walnut & Chester. Preformances include an electric mix of music, dance, sidewalk art contests, face painting, ballon art, and art showcases through downtown. For a list of preformances go to www.fnlchampaign.com and it's free!